{"id":2029,"date":"2025-04-25T11:59:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T11:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/middlesex-nj-puroclean-disaster-response\/blog\/how-to-safely-remove-snow-from-roofs\/"},"modified":"2026-07-09T12:39:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T12:39:39","slug":"snow-removal-from-roofs","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/middlesex-nj-puroclean-disaster-response\/blog\/snow-removal-from-roofs\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Tips for Snow Removal from Roofs Safely in 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even though most building codes require that residential roofs support the most significant snowfalls in your area, there is still a risk of roof damage. The main reasons snow removal from roofs are to prevent ice dams (which can lead to property damage caused by leaks) and cave-ins. Check out these tips that can help you can do if you decide to remove snow from a roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/184\/2022\/01\/AdobeStock_415187499-2-1-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"Snow Removal from roofs\" class=\"wp-image-18363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/middlesex-nj-puroclean-disaster-response\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/842\/2022\/01\/AdobeStock_415187499-2-1-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/middlesex-nj-puroclean-disaster-response\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/842\/2022\/01\/AdobeStock_415187499-2-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/middlesex-nj-puroclean-disaster-response\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/842\/2022\/01\/AdobeStock_415187499-2-1-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/middlesex-nj-puroclean-disaster-response\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/842\/2022\/01\/AdobeStock_415187499-2-1.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow These Guidelines for Safe and Effective Snow Removal From Roofs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To prevent huge mounds, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/mema\/hazards\/natural-hazards\/severe-winter-storms\/roof-snow-removal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">snow removal from roofs<\/a> should be done when the snow reaches a depth of 6 inches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be sure there are at least 2 inches of snow on the roof to avoid significant damage to the roof covering and additional damage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you live in a single-story home, stay on the ground and use a rake with a telescopic handle. For taller homes, use the rake to clear the overhangs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exercise extreme caution to not hit any overhead power lines when raking the roof.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If using a rake is inefficient, the snow needs to be shoveled by someone on the roof. However, <strong>don\u2019t try to tackle this dangerous job by yourself<\/strong>. Hiring a licensed contractor is the safest way to go.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you\u2019re determined to shovel the snow yourself, make sure your ladder is stable and use a safety harness on the roof. For sloped roofs, start shoveling at the ridge and move toward the eaves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never use mechanical equipment specialized in snow removal from roofs. Using these tools increases the risk of damaging your roof.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t put salt or salt products on the roof. Although salt is a natural enemy to ice and snow, it can also discolor shingles and kill the vegetation the melted snow falls upon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dispose of the snow in designated areas on the ground, away from walkways. Don\u2019t dump the snow near building exits, ventilation exists or drain downspouts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/184\/2022\/01\/AdobeStock_316271356-1-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Snow on Roof\" class=\"wp-image-18362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/middlesex-nj-puroclean-disaster-response\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/842\/2022\/01\/AdobeStock_316271356-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/middlesex-nj-puroclean-disaster-response\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/842\/2022\/01\/AdobeStock_316271356-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/middlesex-nj-puroclean-disaster-response\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/842\/2022\/01\/AdobeStock_316271356-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/middlesex-nj-puroclean-disaster-response\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/842\/2022\/01\/AdobeStock_316271356-1.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact PuroClean of Middlesex For Professional Property Damage Restoration Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your home or business is damaged, whether it be from snow, wind, rain, etc. PuroClean is here to help bring it back to its pre-loss condition. Our technicians are trained with the most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/services\/\">modern restoration techniques<\/a> and equipment and are standing by 24\/7 to help when you need it most. Contact PuroClean of Middlesex at <a href=\"tel:+17323369300\" class=\"phone-link\">(732) 336-9300<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/middlesex-nj-puroclean-disaster-response-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/842\/2022\/01\/Snow-Removal.jpeg\" alt=\"Removal of Snow\" class=\"wp-image-19206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/middlesex-nj-puroclean-disaster-response\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/842\/2022\/01\/Snow-Removal.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/middlesex-nj-puroclean-disaster-response\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/842\/2022\/01\/Snow-Removal-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/middlesex-nj-puroclean-disaster-response\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/842\/2022\/01\/Snow-Removal-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even though most building codes require that residential roofs support the most significant snowfalls in your area, there is still a risk of roof damage. The main reasons snow removal<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":18362,"template":"","blog-category":[14],"class_list":["post-2029","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","blog-category-in-the-community"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/middlesex-nj-puroclean-disaster-response\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/2029","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/middlesex-nj-puroclean-disaster-response\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/middlesex-nj-puroclean-disaster-response\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/blog"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/middlesex-nj-puroclean-disaster-response\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/middlesex-nj-puroclean-disaster-response\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/2029\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19667,"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/middlesex-nj-puroclean-disaster-response\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/2029\/revisions\/19667"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/middlesex-nj-puroclean-disaster-response\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18362"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/middlesex-nj-puroclean-disaster-response\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2029"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"blog-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/middlesex-nj-puroclean-disaster-response\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog-category?post=2029"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}